Hi Tim,
Welcome to the forum!
I'm sure you'll find lots of inspiration here as many of the guys that frequent this forum are very helpful, and their creations often simply stunning.
The only problem you might encounter is being side- tracked into another period, but hey, that's what wargaming is all about isn't it?
I'd love to see your Egyptians as Colonial wargaming is always somewhat special, almost romantic.
I've got enough on my plate with with the Spanish Civil War, French Indian Wars, Vietnam and WWI, otherwise I'd be tempted. Well, I also do WWI in East Africa so that's almost Colonial isn't it?
York? My favorite British city! Roman, Viking and Medieval all in one beautiful package.
Cheers,
Willie